Outdoor Event Permits

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PREPARE TO APPLY

Thanks for thinking about hosting a special event in Chapel Hill. We believe that community celebrations and special events contribute to a vibrant and inclusive community, positively impacting residents, businesses, visitors, and the community at large.

Review this Getting Started Guide to make sure your event is safe, compliant, and successful.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Please complete the following steps before starting your permit application. You cannot save your application once you’ve started. You can find details about each step in the Getting Started Guide.

  1. Review the Getting Started Guide.
  2. Have a clear vision of your event.
  3. Create a legible, detailed map of your event layout.
  4. Reserve your event space (if applicable). To reserve a public park or facility, click here.
  5. Develop a public safety and emergency plan.
  6. Have a debit/credit card handy to pay the $50 application fee.
  7. Collect your organization’s Certificate of Insurance (if applicable).

Ready?

Outdoor Event Permit Application

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